[T]he poems plug elements of autobiography into the mainframe of different mythic structures […] But none of the archetypes Hibbett draws on, from ancient Greek heroes and Shakespearean monsters to modern cinema and music, feel random: they all feel weighty, as if chosen with a quiet reverence and held together associatively. – Ruby Eastwood, Books Ireland

Gustav Parker Hibbett, shortlisted with their collection High Jump as Icarus Story (Banshee Press, 2024), is the featured poet in this week’s Eliot Prize e-newsletter.

The newsletter tells you about the wide range of content we have just published to help you get to know Gustav Parker Hibbett and their collection. This includes specially produced videos of the poet reading from High Jump as Icarus Story, and talking about the composition of their poems and the themes they investigate.

Download the Reader’s Notes on High Jump as Icarus Story, which include a selection of poems from the collection, plus reviews, reading suggestions, and a writing prompt or two for those inspired to respond creatively. The aim of the Readers’ Notes is to inspire deeper readings of the book, individually or shared with friends, book groups or writing workshops.

We have also published an insightful review, specially commissioned from John Field.

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